Patents by Inventor Teresa Mead

Teresa Mead has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7127760
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a pillow comprises a pillow body comprising a medial region and two opposing arms with ends extending from the medial region to define an inner well region. The pillow body is sized and configured to permit the medial region to rest on a user's lap, with the ends of the opposing arms being generally adjacent to the user's waist. A support member is disposed across at least a portion of the well region such that the ends of the arms extend beyond the support member. The support member is sized and configured to assist in supporting a baby when lying on the pillow body while the ends of the arms are generally adjacent to the user's waist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: The Boppy Company
    Inventors: Nancy Bartley, Teresa Mead, Clarice Bonzer, Sheila Littlehorn
  • Publication number: 20050225137
    Abstract: In another embodiment, the invention provides a baby holding device that comprises a pillow having a medial region and two opposing arms extending from the medial region that define an inner well region. A securing system is operably coupled to the pillow and comprises a center holding strap that is configured to be placed between the baby's legs so as to extend over at least a portion of the baby's torso. The center holding strap may also be operably coupled to the opposing arms to hold the baby within the well region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: The Boppy Company
    Inventors: Teresa Mead, Susan Ganter, Mike Pogue, Mary Young, Sheila Littlehorn, Susan Brown
  • Publication number: 20050210591
    Abstract: A support pillow comprises a cushion body having a medial region and two opposing arms that define a generally open well, with the cushion body having an outer periphery and an inner periphery adjacent the well. An adjustable suspension system is used to suspend one or more objects above the pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: The Boppy Company
    Inventors: Teresa Mead, Elizabeth Franqui, Julia Carmosino, Ronen Katz
  • Publication number: 20050015883
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a pillow comprises a pillow body comprising a medial region and two opposing arms with ends extending from the medial region to define an inner well region. The pillow body is sized and configured to permit the medial region to rest on a user's lap, with the ends of the opposing arms being generally adjacent to the user's waist. A support member is disposed across at least a portion of the well region such that the ends of the arms extend beyond the support member. The support member is sized and configured to assist in supporting a baby when lying on the pillow body while the ends of the arms are generally adjacent to the user's waist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Applicant: The Boppy Company
    Inventors: Nancy Bartley, Teresa Mead, Clarice Bonzer, Sheila Littlehorn
  • Publication number: 20050000992
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a brad for carrying items comprises a bag body having a top end, a bottom end, a front side and a back side. The bag has a rain compartment, and the top end defines an opening into the main compartment. The top end of the bag body is curved to facilitate the holding of a curved pillow. A carrying strap is coupled to the bag body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Applicant: The Boppy Company
    Inventor: Teresa Mead
  • Patent number: 6763539
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a pillow comprises a pillow body comprising a medial region and two opposing arms with ends extending from the medial region to define an inner well region. The pillow body is sized and configured to permit the medial region to rest on a user's lap, with the ends of the opposing arms being generally adjacent to the user's waist. A support member is disposed across at least a portion of the well region such that the ends of the arms extend beyond the support member. The support member is sized and configured to assist in supporting a baby when lying on the pillow body while the ends of the arms are generally adjacent to the user's waist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: The Boppy Company
    Inventors: Nancy Bartley, Teresa Mead, Clarice Bonzer, Sheila Littlehorn